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ZIP Code 29581
Nichols, SC, Horry County
Population
4,845
Land area
164.7sq mi
People per sq mi
29
City
Nichols
ZIP 29581 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 29581 at a glance
- ZIP 29581 (Nichols) is 83% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,701 a year, 21% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $88,500 (66% below South Carolina) and median rent is $775 a month.
Local data for ZIP 29581
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 29581, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,701
Poverty rate
28.3%
Median home value
$88,500
Prices +29.1% in a year
Median rent
$775/mo
Homeownership
76.1%
Bachelor's or higher
14.1%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
31.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
29
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
162
$5.93M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.52M
61 loans
Campaign donations
$2,135
2% D, 11% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 29581, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
986
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
20,388
14.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
53.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 29581, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
20.5%
U.S. 12.1% +8.4 pts
Smoking
21.6%
U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.6%
U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts
Cities in ZIP 29581
ZIP codes near 29581
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28439Fair Bluff | 6.8 mi | 24.4 |
| 29545Green Sea | 7.4 mi | 36.6 |
| 28430Cerro Gordo | 10 mi | 46.9 |
| 29574Mullins | 10 mi | 98.5 |
| 28362Marietta | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| 29543Zion | 11 mi | 18.5 |
| 29563Lake View | 12 mi | 37.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 29581?
- ZIP code 29581 is in Nichols, SC (Horry County).
- What county is ZIP code 29581 in?
- ZIP code 29581 is mostly in Horry County, South Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 29581?
- About 4,845 people live in the 29581 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.